Hi, my name is Cole. I'm new to this group but I really need help. My family doesn't accept me for being transgender, to the point where I tried to kill myself because of how abusive my father got. He claims he's supportive although he doesn't use my pronouns, uses feminine nicknames like sweetie, and gets mad when I refer to myself as his son. I don't know what to do to make them see what they're saying to me is making my mental state worse. I've tried talking to my dad about it but he always avoids it. I'm at a loss, I don't know what to do or say anymore. I've started staying in my room all the time because I can't deal with them anymore. My grandmother, is really bad too. I always correct them but they don't care. I don't know what to do anymore. I really don't. Does anyone have advice? Or know anything I should do? I'm not old enough to move out, so I'm not sure. Sorry if this is long. Thank you for reading this though..
I need help: Hi, my name is Cole. I'm new... - Gender Identity
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Hi Cole i have already messaged you and u can totally understand how hard you situation is although i haven't had to go through the same as everyone i have been around has been supoortive. Your family sound like they are struggling with it more than not wanting to accept it, things like this do take time for people to accept especially family honestly try and get yourself some counselling or you just keep being strong and one day they will have to accept it because it isnt going to change and if they do not accept it in a few years to come you are better off moving out when you are old enough to do so but do please message me back and i can try and support you in this matter. Keep strong buddy
Hey Cole, such a sad story, but there will be light at the end of the tunnel. I don’t know where you are living, but search on-line for trans support groups near you, and start attending, there will be outreach workers who can help and advise, and there may well be a support group for families and friends that you might be able to get your parents to attend, there is a lot emotion in families, and not only is it a sensitive issue when your son/daughter are trans, my personal experience is that children too, of course, are emotionally affected by parents coming out as trans. My children attend a trans support group for friends and families, in Leeds.
Finally, and this may inflame some... as you are clearly a minor, and have been affected deeply throughout your life, please try to keep contact with people in the open forum, if you want to PM anyone, that’s fine, it sharing is often much better, we are not medically qualified to offer specific advice, open discussion provides a balanced response.
Great to have you with us, keep us up to date with your circumstances, if that’s something you are able to do ...
Christene x
Hey ColeTheShrimp , how's things going ?
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